GB News presenter and former UKIP leader Nigel Farage placed third in I’m A Celeb – the same as Matt Hancock last year. Fresh out of the jungle and sporting a much-needed shave, he was interviewed on Good Morning Britain this morning, poked by Ed Balls on whether a return to politics would be his next adventure. He used the question to blast the government as a “shambles”, describing Sunak as a “lame duck walking“. No punches pulled…
Farage went on to say “we need people at the top with firm guidance“, and on trying to get onto the green benches, one should “never say never“. Leader of Reform UK, Richard Tice, said Farage would find it “hard to resist” playing a greater role in the party. Now Farage has banked the “biggest pay cheque [he’s] ever had”, Tice might be right…
Nigel Farage found himself in his natural habitat with a refreshing pint at the pop-up Jungle Arms pub in last night’s episode of I’m A Celeb. In a memorable scene, the broadcaster serenaded his fellow jungle mates with Right Said Fred’s “I’m Too Sexy” and even went so far as to shed his shirt – a sight not easily forgotten. Singing for his supper…
Farage’s debut on I’m A Celebrity last night didn’t fail to entertain, as he was made to stick his head in box of snakes to win tokens. Farage wasn’t concerned about the challenge, joking he’s had experience with snakes before…in the European Parliament. The GB News presenter said he hoped those who hate him will hate him a little less after the show, admitting he could understand why Hancock joined the show last year. Though not sure even a reality show could clear Hancock’s reputation…
Last night’s “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me out of Here!” attracted ITV’s highest overnight audience of the year so far, peaking at 7.8 million viewers according to Campaign magazine. So much for the boycott from the left…
The rumours were true, GB News presenter and former UKIP leader Nigel Farage is set to be King of the jungle in I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, becoming the highest paid star in the shows history with a reputed whopping £1.5 million. A lot more than Hancock’s £400,000, though Farage will likely be far more entertaining…
In a video posted on social media, Farage revealed he’s heading down under, admitting the cash offer was too good to refuse. Despite calls for a boycott Guido suspects Remainers will be looking forward to watching him swallow wombat testicles. Popcorn at the ready…
Disappointing news from the official spokesman for Truss “Liz has not been approached about appearing on the next series of ‘I’m A Celebrity…’, and even if she were approached, the answer would still be a firm no.” Shame.
A brutal showing for Minister-turned-showbiz star Matt Hancock this morning. It turns out the “substantial” charitable donation from his jungle fee was £10,000 – or rather, 3% of the cool £330,000 sum. Good Morning Britain hosts Susanna Reid and Richard Madeley didn’t let him off lightly. Always difficult to say you didn’t eat testicles for the money… and then keep 97% of the money:
“The primary reason is because I have… I developed over the pandemic, over lockdown, and over my resignation, […] a very public figure. And I felt that what the public knew about me was through a particular lens, you know, through coming on this programme and Piers Morgan shouting monologues at me for over 20 minutes… it was totally ridiculous.”
“I didn’t primarily do it for the money, I primarily did it to try to show who I really am… and I gave a five-figure sum to charity…”
Of course, Hancock is free to do with his money as he pleases. Most people would gladly take the cash for chewing on a kangaroo’s anus. Although clearly definitions of “substantial” donations vary…
